William Edward Yang, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

William Edward Yang is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Bethesda, MD with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(301) 897-5301Bethesda, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William Edward Yang, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Bethesda, MD in independent practice. Trained at Duke University School of Medicine (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.79/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 129 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Bethesda10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 520dNPPES updated 2024-12-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20817-1830

Fax: (410) 367-2059
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

86.79/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.3%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

700

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

144

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

422

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $74k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+17%)39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+8%)30%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$222 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to William Edward Yang's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 18, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in BethesdaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500026

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Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With William Edward Yang

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with William Edward Yang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bethesda required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William Edward Yang

Dr. Yang is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bethesda, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 897-5301.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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